Werner von Bercken
Werner von Bercken was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Bercken surrendered to the Red Army on 28 April 1945 in the Vistula Spit. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 10 October 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Wound Badge in White
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 2nd Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold on 1 June 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 102. Infanterie-Division
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 102. Infanterie-Division